Treating Allergies With Chinese Medicine and Acupuncture

People often wonder if Chinese medicine can helpan internal deficiency that affects the body's ability to
with seasonal allergies. Acupuncture and herbalfend of allergens. There is also an external pattern,
therapy can not only help manage the symptoms ofwhich is the actual manifestation of the symptoms of
allergies, but can also help treat the root deficiencyallergies, such as runny nose and itchy eyes.
that prevents the body from being able to fight offTo treat allergies with Chinese medicine, acupuncture
allergens. Allergies, also known as seasonal hay fever,may be used to help in the event of an acute attack
can affect millions of men and women every yearand control the symptoms. Then, after the
and may be caused by mold, plant pollen, animalsymptoms are under control, a customized herbal
dandruff, and dust.formula may be prescribed to help build up the
Allergies may affect people either:internal deficiency to give the body has the
• During a specific season - fall, spring, summer, orresources it needs to fight the allergens off by itself.
even winterAdditionally, a formula may include herbs to help
• Or, year round (perennial allergies)control the symptoms of the allergies so you may
Symptoms of hay fever, include, but are not limitedcontinue on with your daily life. By treating both the
to:internal and external patterns of allergies, Chinese
• Sneezingmedicine may reduce the intensity of your symptoms
• Watery eyesas well as prevent future occurrences.
• Itching of the eyes or noseIn addition to a customized formula, nutritional
• Nasal congestion or runny nosesupplements as well as dietary recommendations can
• Headachebe made to help supplement the body and prevent
• Coughing or wheezingfuture occurrences. The body's root ability to fend
• Insomniaoff allergies starts with getting the right nutrients to
Allergies can easily take you away from your normalsupport a healthy immune system.
activities and impose a strain on your life. TheBy using Chinese medicine and acupuncture to treat
symptoms can cause missed work or school days,allergies, patients may be able to dramatically reduce
sleep disturbances, and the ability to perform normalthe symptoms during the specific season they occur
activities.or may be able to get rid of them completely. This
In Chinese medicine, allergies are generally caused byallows you to return to work, school, and the other
a mixed pattern of deficiency in the body. There ispriorities in your life.